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Coronado National MemorialSan Jose Peak, Mexico from Montezuma Pass Overlook
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Coronado National Memorial
Your Safety
Illegal activity warning sign
NPS Photo by Mark Wozniak
Illegal Activity Warning Sign

What Can You Do? 
Be Aware, Be Safe

Remember that cell phone service is usually out of range within Memorial boundaries

Know where you are at all times, follow good safety procedures and use common sense when making decisions

Do not pick-up hitch hikers

Keep valuables, including spare change, out of sight and lock your vehicle

Avoid traveling on well-used but unofficial "trails"

Avoid hiking in areas of major border activity 

People in distress may ask for food, water or other assistance. It is recommended that you do not make contact.  Report the location of the distressed people to the Visitor Center, other park staff, or the Border Patrol

Report ANY suspicious behavior to park staff or Border Patrol. Please do not contact suspicious persons, contact a Ranger for assistance

Hiking along the Yaqui Ridge Trail, Coronado National Memorial  

Did You Know?
The 750 mile Arizona Trail, which runs from the southern to northern ends of the state, begins in Coronado National Memorial at the international border between the United States and Mexico. Here in the park, the trail sections are called Yaqui Ridge and the Crest Trail.

Last Updated: June 17, 2007 at 17:51 EST